How to Break-in Hockey Goalie Equipment

[@neto3539]

Hockey and battlefield in one video, you my friend have earned a subscriber.

[@SirBrosif286]

LMAO i was literally about to ask if I should break these in by sitting on them and playing Starcraft. too funny

[@ourgoalielife]

That's the Sumo Goalie bag, the biggest one they have. Pretty cool bag. Not the most durable, but it's certainly awesome egonomic, and saves me a ton of stress from my back.

[@coreywill579]

hockey and battlefield. you are my new favorite person

[@ourgoalielife]

LOL Thanks!

[@poppeviberg]

Same!

[@conradbenford6087]

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[@nellyjuju373]

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[@nellyjuju373]

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[@jordanberschiminsky5608]

No problem I know stuff comes up. Can't wait for the hangout!

[@JustGoove]

Finally pulled the trigger on my first set of Goalie gear. Got the CCM Retro Flex 450 Glove and some Brians M3 Series Leg Pads. Going to work on breaking in the glove and pads. Thanks for this video!

[@ourgoalielife]

+JustGoove You're very welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Good luck and have fun in your new gear!

[@BobShanky]

I'm working on breaking in my goalie glove now, really excited to see how it feels after a couple of days!

[@ourgoalielife]

+BobShanky Awesome, Bob! Let me know how it works for you!

[@BobShanky]

+GoalieCreaseNet Just pulled the glove out from under the couch after 24 hours closed and 12 hours open. WOW! That worked like a charm! I am definitely impressed with how the second session helped open the glove up. Thanks for the tips!

[@BobShanky]

+GoalieCreaseNet For reference I'm using a CCM EFlex 2 860 set

[@ourgoalielife]

Wonderful! Glad to hear it worked great for you! Not a problem at all!

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

Just custom ordered my 1st pro ever pro set..yipeee! Koho 588, oiler colors to match my masks, and everything else. I will make a review once I get them in near the end of Jan. I've been busy painting masks..did a kirk mclean one a few weeks ago, now almost done a luongo style one...

[@ourgoalielife]

Sounds good! Have a good trip, and I look forward to playing BF3 with you!

[@darkxbruintls5420]

Great video excited to try it out, I typically just worked with my gloves but I have just bought a sub zero 3 pro glove and man is it s tough one to break in Ive slept on it a billion times and do everything I can hoping this helps, thanks!

[@ourgoalielife]

+DarkxBruin TLS How'd it work out for you? I did it with my SubZero 6.0s and it worked beautifully!

[@darkxbruintls5420]

+GoalieCreaseNet Its working really well! Alot of improvement, planning on doing it once more, thanks so much!

[@ourgoalielife]

Glad to hear it, Dark! Keep it up!

[@TristanMuniz93]

Watched this video 6 years ago, used the same break in technique ever since

[@ourgoalielife]

Glad to hear it’s still working great for you!!

[@JamesKacer]

This helped a lot with breaking ion my glove. Had to find a way to break in my CCM Premier Chest protector though. Running it in the dryer for 10 to 15 min has made it so nice without doing any damage. Go with low heat or no heat.

[@ourgoalielife]

Awesome, James! I like the idea.. might try it myself! Thanks for the tip!

[@ourgoalielife]

Wish you would have said that before I sold my last set, haha! It was a pretty torn up pair of One100s I washed in the Rocket Sport Wash, and it turned my bath water black, lol. If I get another used set I'll definitely set that up.. usually I take such good care of my gear that it doesn't break down quickly at all. I'll keep it in mind!

[@bigredg6488]

New to being goalie. This is a lot of good information! Thank you!

[@ourgoalielife]

Awesome, Thomas! Good luck and have fun!

[@kelleerassau9216]

I just snagged a brand new set of Vaughn ProSpec V5 9500 leg pads, so your tutorial will be a big help getting them broken in. I've never had a brand new set of really good pads, so this video is very helpful! One question - do you recommend the same break-in process for a heat moldable catcher? Thanks!

[@ourgoalielife]

Fantastic! It's a great question about the moldable catcher, and honestly I've never used one so I can't be certain. I'd venture to say yes, but ultimately you should probably break it in using the manufacturer's recommendations. Good luck!

[@ourgoalielife]

+Jordan Berschiminsky.. nope, didn't miss it! I had to cancel it the morning of due to my son's glasses breaking and our appointment was at that time, sorry! I'm going to try to schedule one for this upcoming weekend.. stay tuned!!

[@christopherjohnston3772]

Just got a set of Bauer Reactor 4000, 36+1 pads, reactor and glove. Just going through the break-in period now. Man do these pads feel great on me coming from an older pair 10+yrs older. Since I can't sit on mine, I have them wedged under a table which also works!

[@ourgoalielife]

Christopher Johnston Absolutely. Just be aware that I only sit on my pads for 20-30 minutes, and wedging them under a table for hours can have an adverse impact on the foams. Don't let them sit too long!

[@christopherjohnston3772]

Only an hr or two.

[@ourgoalielife]

Good man. :)

[@ourgoalielife]

Haha, exactly right! Fortunately the new BF3 Capture the Flag games (which I show in the video) are about 20 minutes long, so it's perfect!

[@nickpiselli3860]

I recently tried this method over the holidays and it worked. The next day however, it went back to not being able to close. I've been breaking my glove in recently and using it in practices and it's still not game ready.

[@ourgoalielife]

Hmmm.. is it a pro model? If it's not pro I know sometimes they can be harder to break in. Keep trying this method, though.. sometimes it takes 2-3 times, though I usually just have to do it once. Also try using it RIGHT after the 24-36 hour period.. that'll help break it in.

[@ourgoalielife]

Not a problem at all! Glad it helped!

[@brendanmoricas5904]

Is it possible to make a video about how to soften your Ccm gloves and break them in. I have been having a lot of problems with breaking mine in.

[@ourgoalielife]

Brendan Moricas Absolutely will do, though I am very happy to announce that with the D30 smart foam in the CCM EFlex2 palm, you don't need to break that baby in at all! Mine came feeling game ready. Still, I'll put together a video.. stay tuned!

[@T0rche]

I'm not usually a very picky goalie when it comes to equipment. I can adapt easily to almost any pad or glove... but when it comes to the chest protector though, that's another story. I played for the past 15 years with the same chest & arms because I was so comfortable in it... but a time came when I was *really* due for a new one. So I went out and bought a brand new Reebok one. I tried it on in the store, spoke with the employee a lot, he gave me tips and tricks, so I was convinced and decided to purchase it. Now, with 12 games played, I still find it *very* stiff and restrictive, especially for my arms... Got any tips on how to "break-in" chest & arms?? I hope it will get better because I feel like I just wasted $350!

[@benyurovitsky4110]

i got a chest protector from a friend that he had used for a year, playing 4-5 times a week. it is still very stiff for some reason, also in the arms.

[@ourgoalielife]

I had a similar issue where the arms of my chesty wouldn't break in, and I eventually got tired of it and put my old arms on my new chesty, lol. Honestly all you can do is continue using it to break them in. I have tried washing it in a washer, and it broke it in a little more without any damage, but really I just recommend using it so it keeps the entire life of the chesty instead of decreasing it unnaturally.

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

Hey Big Guy..do have a review on your goalie bag? I'm in need of a wheel bag, is yours the "grit"? Any way you could do a review on it...how do you like it? Thx budz

[@ourgoalielife]

Hey! Can do! I do like it a lot, though there are a couple durability concerns. I'll do a review soon!

[@SatoriEarth]

Pretty close to much of my break in processes. With the blocker I like to remove the inside and slightly flare the outter bottom edge of the board. I find it gives more range of motion and flexibility in paddle down. Allowing an easier time of extending the arm out to cut off passes etc. Also when doing the closure setting of the trapper I like to leave a small dowel in the palm crease... I'm not going to get into the countless custom modifications (with pretty much all of my gear) I do in addition to the break-ins.

[@ourgoalielife]

SatoriEarth Very cool. I have a friend who does a dowel in the pocket of the glove, and you get a really awesome Lundy-effect. I'm going to try it!

[@KyleMorelli]

You should do a video on how to maintenance and clean equipment, especially leg pads.

[@ourgoalielife]

The only time I've gotten the crustiness is when I haven't used my gloves for like 3-4 weeks and they're very well used. I'm thinking the newer materials in the Reebok/CCM gloves don't get the crustiness, but I could be wrong. The only thing I've found so far is to re-wet the glove before I use it. You might want to try putting your gloves near a dehumidifier and see if that helps soften the leather instead of drying it out. Doesn't hurt to try!

[@davida1250]

Hey Tommy, About two or three months ago, I bought a Bauer Supreme One.7 catch glove. I love the glove, but I am really struggling to get it to break in so that I can easily open and close it. I have searched dozens of websites and videos, and tried numerous methods like the hot water method and tying skate lace around it overnight. These techniques have helped my glove break in pretty well, but I can't get my glove to the point where I can easily open and close it with no spaces for the puck to pop out. If you have any other tips or reasons for why I can't get my glove to finish breaking in, please let me know. I AM DESPERATE! Thanks, David

[@ourgoalielife]

David Aspinall Wow.. if it's not broken in by 2-3 months, sounds like there's something wrong with the glove. Which, a One.7 is a lower end glove, but I would think it should be broken in by now. To be honest, if you've tried all those methods and there's STILL space for the puck to come out, that tells me one of three things: 1. it's not a quality glove; 2. it's broken in wrong; or 3. well, I forgot what 3 was.. but if I remember I'll try to help you, lol. Either way, I think the answer unfortunately is to get a different glove. :\

[@davida1250]

GoalieCreaseNet Alright thanks Tommy. Also, I only have hockey in the winter, so its really like i've had the glove for about a month (the amount of time I actually used it on the ice), so maybe it just needs to get more action in the right enviroment. But thanks, and let me know if you remember what number 3 was, lol.

[@ourgoalielife]

I wish I could remember! Sorry, man!

[@thenoobcube2935]

i want to try goalie but if i dont like it i will have wasted alot of money on a full set. i was thinking of getting used everything thoughts?

[@thenoobcube2935]

I was also wondering how much a full used set would cost

[@ourgoalielife]

+A-Z Extras I think that's absolutely the smart way to go. Goalie is a very expensive position, even if you buy everything used. Really, you're probably looking at $1000 AT LEAST to start, even if it's used. Depending on the size of the pads, you're looking at $400-$500 for legs and gloves, at least $250 for chest and pants, $100 for skates, $100 for stick(s), $250-$400 for a good mask, plus $50 for a jock or jill. I don't think I'm missing anything there, but as you can see it's quite the investment. If you have a friend who has an extra set, see if you can use theirs.. I often do that for friends! Good luck!

[@thenoobcube2935]

+GoalieCreaseNet Thanks! And I found some decent pads gloves and skates for a total of 200

[@ourgoalielife]

Wow, that's awesome. As long as they're decent and not street hockey or youth gear! Good luck!

[@MrDoctorSpanky]

I got all my stuff peice by peice and I have to say its honestly the most fun ive ever had playing anysport. give it a shot and throw some money down

[@spellmanpat8233]

awesome hey when a goalie gets traded to another team how are some able to have new equipment and a new team color mask but some have to wear there previous teams colors on the pads do some teams have equipment on hand when the player arrives? also what does an nhl goalie do with his old equipment when traded and do goalies change masks often? in sorry for all the questions but you seem like you may be the guy to ask thank you for your time!

[@ourgoalielife]

+Spellman Pat Most of the time they don't have new gear right away, but sometimes they can use PadWrapz or PadSkinz to cover up some of the color, and sometimes they'll use a white mask for a while while the new one gets painted. As for what NHL goalies do with old equipment, it depends on the goalie and team. Some teams sell the equipment at team sales at the end of the year, while others send it back to the manufacturers, who sell them to retailers. Hope that helps!

[@thegoaliegod31]

Nice video, I haven't felt very comfortable trying this with my xlt's I am scared I am going to stretch out the leather on the front. Do you have any other recommendations for me? (I have custom xlt's with double internal and single external) if that helps. And what video game is that ?

[@ourgoalielife]

thegoaliegod31 I did these with my XLTs and they worked out BEAUTIFULLY! Kept a lot of stiffness that I like while still breaking in those breaks a bit. Outside of this method I really don't have any other recommendations than to just play in them. I'm not a big fan of tying them up or setting pads under something for a long period of time. Also, the video game is Battlefield 3 for the PS3. Thanks for stopping by!

[@bloopersnow87]

What Game is that? It looks good!

[@ourgoalielife]

+David McConnell Battlefield 3 for PS3. I don't play it anymore, mostly because no one is playing BF3 on a PS3 anymore, lol. I play a little BF4 on PS4 but now I mostly play ARMA 2 DayZ and Rainbow 6 Siege on PC.

[@ourgoalielife]

+Semdog Just sent you an invite!

[@alexandremiletitch7447]

Hi Tommy, me again ! I finally changed my mind and I will purchase a complete set of Warrior G2 Senior pads and gloves. These have very special features, the pads have the velcro profile lock to bend the pads and the gloves have a removable liner. Do you think your break-in methods for the pads & catcher would work with the G2s ? Thanks and sorry to bother

[@ourgoalielife]

Not a bother at all, but I've never used those pads outside of a demo day, and it wasn't for very long at all. Sorry I can't be more help!

[@alexandremiletitch7447]

GoalieCreaseNet Thanks for the answer. I'll see what I can do when I get them. I will let you know if you're interested !

[@ourgoalielife]

No prob! Good luck with them!

[@sully5381]

Sweet equipment and nice headset

[@ourgoalielife]

+SullyGamez Haha, thanks! Now I have a PS4 so I have the new Playstation Gold ones for my PS gaming. For my PC gaming I use something else, lol.

[@cameronforster2325]

Can I use that method of breaking in the glove with my Bauer reactor 7000 glove?

[@ourgoalielife]

+cameron forster Absolutely!

[@rexfinn7021]

hey you have a really cool bag what kind is it thanks

[@kevinkiraly7113]

Tommy, How do you fix the torsional flex in pads. Mine are newer haven't really been broken in but i am getting some torsional flex.

[@ourgoalielife]

Kevin Kiraly A couple things: generally torsional flex is due to two things: breaking them in wrong and inappropriate strapping. So, to fix torsional flex it may require two things: reshaping the pads so they no longer naturally flex that way, then strapping your pads in a way that doesn't encourage torsional flex. Depending on how flexible/broken-in they are, it may be nearly impossible, but that's your best bet. What you don't want to do is twist them the opposite way; that won't work and will make it worse. Just try to shape the pads back into a frontal position and then strap them so they stay that way and won't be encouraged to flex inward. Hope that helps, Kevin!

[@kevinkiraly7113]

Thanks tommy also I'm wondering if my pants are making it hard for me to butterfly and actually perform slides. I have the old itech 4.8 s and they extend a little past my knee so they get caught up in the area where the pad meets the leg pad and inhibits my rotation. Do you think that could be a cause ?

[@ourgoalielife]

Yeah, it definitely sounds like they're too long, and, if I remember correctly, the 4.8s were a very long pant to begin with. I've had that in the past when I attempted to move up to XL Koho 590 pants back in the day, and it went horribly wrong. So I don't doubt whatsoever that the pants could also be a contributor.

[@sheldonfletcher5004]

when you customized your pads, what colour did you use for the darker blue? Navy?

[@ourgoalielife]

That's navy blue. :)

[@Hunter14]

Question, I just got Bauer one.7 leg pads, butterfly style pads. They also have my flex system, would you recommend breaking them in life this. Also this is my first pair of real pads, so what is the pros of doing this. Will it help seal the five hole more ?

[@ourgoalielife]

What it does is allows more flexibility at the breaks so the tops can seal in the middle of your five hole. One.7s are pretty low in the Bauer line, so breaking them in TOO much could result in a much lower life expectancy from the pads, so just keep that in mind,

[@Hunter14]

GoalieCreaseNet thank you !

[@ourgoalielife]

You're welcome!

[@IPv6Freely]

One of the best ways to break in your catcher is the same as with baseball gloves, and thats turn it inside out as best you can and wrap it up that way for a day. The reason is because it stretches the palm leather a bit. Normally other break in methods only focus on compressing and creasing the palm and stretching the back of the hand. Gotta get that leather stretching both ways to soften it up!

[@ourgoalielife]

Chris J I would absolutely not recommend trying to turn it inside out the same way you can with a baseball glove. The biggest reason why is a baseball glove is all leather; a goalie trapper also has foams and plastics inside that can and will break if you twist or do things abnormal to it. By turning it inside out you could very well be breaking the padding in the palm which, while you do need to break it in, you definitely don't want to rip anything out, either. It may work for you, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it!

[@IPv6Freely]

GoalieCreaseNet Understood, you make good points with all the extra plastics and foams. Forget I said anything and I'll be sure to not do that when my new glove arrives Friday :)

[@ourgoalielife]

Chris J LOL. Hey, if it works for you, by all means.. but I don't think I could risk it! I have two gloves coming in next week.. might look at some different methods of breaking them in.

[@markyeap2598]

I'm using the glove technique right now and I was wondering if anyway I could harm it or damage it because I certainly don't want that to happen, I have the CCM eflex pro and I put the glove closed under my bed so something is on it really good and should I leave it there for 24 hours and then with it open 24 hours? It was pretty much worked in but I want it fully anyway thanks for the video!

[@ourgoalielife]

Mark Yeap The only "damage" I've done to my glove doing this was I accidentally dented the thumb well, but funny enough it miraculously came back out after a day of resting it. I'd just make sure you're placing the couch or bed on a part of the glove that won't dent. I'd definitely recommend the 24/24 method, closed then open. Hope that helps!

[@jpersonen98]

Hopefully ill get my new set tomorrow :) ill do this!

[@ourgoalielife]

Joel B Awesome! Good luck!

[@macroman1799]

Can you do a video on how to put in a boot strap?

[@ourgoalielife]

+Mac Roman Hmmmm.. I'll have to figure out how since most pads now have integrated/sewn-in boot straps, though my CCMs are removable. It's not like back in the day where you had a strap go through the front!

[@macroman1799]

+GoalieCreaseNet Ok, I was wondering cause my xlt's boot strap broke and I made the mistake of taking the old one out to soon instead of taping the other one to it and pulling it through. Although I called my local pro shop today and they said they could do it for me.

[@ourgoalielife]

Nice! I've seen people do it with a coat hanger, but I'd just go tot he shop. Hope they fixed it for you!

[@GoProGoalieUzi]

By doing those break in techniques, can the materials be damaged somehow, meaning they loose "protective elements"? Just wondering..I personally never done anything like that before....

[@ourgoalielife]

Nope, not at all. As long as you don't over flex the pads or do things you really shouldn't, then you should be fine. :)

[@Andrew-mg6ue]

Hey Tommy I'm thinking about buying some ccm premier R1.5 seniors they come with no breaks which is just fine for me as I play mostly butterfly style. I was just wondering if I can use the same pad break in technique you used in this video despite the different brakes.

[@ourgoalielife]

Great question! Personally, I wouldn't recommend it. Because there are no breaks, you might accidentally crack the pad on the inside, and then you've ruined your pads. :\

[@nathandelara8879]

I've wondered for a while what do the bumps knee level on the pads do

[@ourgoalielife]

Nathan de Lara The knee rolls are very soft, so they add some cushion for pucks that hit in the knee area and they'll drop right down in front of the goalie so he or she can smother the puck quickly.

[@JRgamerrz]

Did you break in you reebok pads the same way or do you do it differently as I have none which have no external break compared to my ccm with double external break

[@ourgoalielife]

+Chaldian Yup! I break in all of my pads using the same method. The only thing that changes occasionally is that I might have to do it a couple times if there's no external break or if it's an extra stiff pad. Hope that helps!

[@JRgamerrz]

+GoalieCreaseNet yep thanks for the response any tips on changing from ccm pads to reeboKs other than the obvious more butterfly style of reeboks?

[@ourgoalielife]

There's really very little problem changing between CCMs and Reeboks because the construction is mostly the same, the main difference being in the foams within the pads. So then the only real tip is to get used to the differences between the foams, with the CCM allowing soft rebounds that stay in front of you and the Reeboks using harder foam that rebounds the puck off. It's more of a mindset than getting used to the pads. :) Hope that helps!

[@ourgoalielife]

Sounds good! My PS3 account is under the name "synesthete". Looking forward to it!

[@mattwalker271]

Hi what bag is that cause I'm a new to goalie and I think that looks good in very excited to start I am starting very last i am 12 years old but still gonna try cause why not lol thanks

[@HiSaYn]

Looks like a grit sumo.expensive but good quality, but I'd suggest a cheaper bag that would fit your pads

[@ourgoalielife]

+Matt “lax” Walker Yup! That's the Sumo. It is pretty expensive, and one of the seams ripped in the first two weeks, but since then it's been a great bag for me. You can go the route where it'll fit all your pads, but don't hurt your back trying to carry everything in one bag; I recommend a regular bag for everything except the leg pads, which you can keep on the outside of the bag. Good luck!

[@ourgoalielife]

Awesome, Jimmy! Nice job!

[@spellmanpat8233]

thank you for your time I greatly appreciate it

[@ourgoalielife]

+Spellman Pat You're welcome!

[@julieannroberts4687]

goaliecreasenet tank you so much i couldnt break my ccm glove in thogh can you make another vidio

[@ourgoalielife]

You're welcome! What would you like another video about? Once I get my XLTs in I'll recreate this video with some more tips!

[@julieannroberts4687]

GoalieCreaseNet ok thank you to make a video on .............a butterfly techneque

[@brianrivers4510]

+GoalieCreaseNet..... What are your thoughts on using your method for breaking in leg pads on Bauer Supreme one.7 leg pads? I'm about to order a set in a few days, and I'm just wondering what would happen to the myflex system?

[@ourgoalielife]

+brian rivers Good question, as the one.7s are "lesser quality" pads. If I were you, I'd still do it the exact way I always have, but that's easy for me to say. In that, the only thing I wouldn't do is one thing I purposefully DIDN'T show you guys.. I bend my pads backwards. I probably wouldn't do that with a lesser pad, but with pros it's usually fine.

[@brianrivers4510]

+GoalieCreaseNet. Thank you so much. I will try only what u showed in the video hopefully tomorrow when they arrive. by the way... I absolutely love your channel and your funny remarks.

[@ourgoalielife]

That's awesome, Brian! Thanks for the kind words! Good luck!

[@squeakandbark7918]

+GoalieCreaseNet - I'm trying your break in method tonight! I did the hot water on my glove and I am leaving it under my couch the whole night! I'm looking forward to the results :)

[@squeakandbark7918]

O my gosh - I didn't not expect the results! It closes PERFECTLY and I have goalie camp today and I can't wait to try it out! Thanks so much!

[@ourgoalielife]

+Zarkus Awesome, Zarkus! Works every time! Good luck at camp!

[@jordanberschiminsky5608]

Did I miss your last goalie hangout because I checked but there was nothing to watch that was live.

[@jaygrayson9097]

What’s the best way to break in the Bauer x900 goalie leg pads? Just got a new set. Thanks

[@ourgoalielife]

This method in the video. :)

[@gerryblocker]

Thank you always!!

[@alexandremiletitch7447]

Hi Tommy. Thanks for your video. Just a question : I am about to buy a new set of Vaughn Ventus LT80, so do you think your breaking-in method would work for the Ventus leg pads, which have no breaks and are quite stiff? Thanks!

[@ourgoalielife]

Alexandre Miletitch Good question! I've never done it on a pair of Vaughns, but I don't see why not!

[@alexandremiletitch7447]

GoalieCreaseNet Thanks for the feedback ! My question is : the single break of your CCMs allows them to withstand the pressure of you sitting on them (no offense ;-), while on the Vaughns, there is no break to absorb the extra pressure. Do you think there is a risk to damage the pads by sitting on them?

[@ourgoalielife]

Don't most Vaughns have a single internal/external break? Even if there's no external break, you can still do this with an internal break. Now, if there's no break at all, then I don't think you'd want to break them in at all, as obviously then you're looking for a crazy stiff pad I would never recommend anyone try wearing, haha!

[@alexandremiletitch7447]

GoalieCreaseNet Thanks for your help man !

[@ourgoalielife]

You're very welcome!

[@cmags3176]

Do you have anymore ways to break in a glove without water? I'm a little afraid to put water in my glove. I have a Vaughn Ventus Lt60

[@ourgoalielife]

Haha.. your glove will be fine, I swear!

[@cmags3176]

The water didn't work should I try pucks?

[@ourgoalielife]

Well.. I'd try water again. Sometimes it takes 2-3 times, but typically only once. Also, try wearing it RIGHT after the 24-36 hour period. That'll help break it in.

[@ScottyMaltrez]

I got a old glove brains glove which im trying to stay open by wedging but I feel once I put my hand Inside it naturally closes to about half way which obviously no good, do you have any tips?

[@ourgoalielife]

scotty maltrez I'd probably try the glove break-in method I describe here.. run hot water through it, then do 12 hours closed and 24 hours open (as opposed to 24/12). I'd also recommend applying pressure to the BACK of the hand instead of staying open by wedging something in the front. See if that works.. let me know if you still have trouble! Good luck!

[@bennettczajka7713]

I love BF3!

[@gdog8201]

Can you do this with stiff style pads like Bauer hyper lights?

[@ourgoalielife]

Good question. I've done this with stiff CCMs, but I've never done it with stiff Bauers. Since this video was made so long ago and I haven't tried the Bauers, I can't guarantee you it'll work the same way, and it might even harm your pad, though that might be a stretch. This method is really meant for either flexible or hybrid style pads, not really stiff ones that don't have any internal and/or external breaks. Hope that helps!

[@gdog8201]

@@ourgoalielife thanks dude! That helped out a lot 😁

[@keanunel9053]

could you make a video on how to brake in more pf a flat face type of pad lile the warrior rotual g3s

[@ourgoalielife]

This works fine for those, too. I've done this on flatter face style pads such as the XLTs, Premiers, and SubZeros. Works like a charm each time.

[@nicktardif7233]

i want them pads lol, love ccm, what kind are they??

[@ourgoalielife]

+nick tardif These were the original CCM Extreme Flex Pro pads. Now they have the CCM EFlex2 pads and are coming out with the Premiers.. I'll have a set soon enough!

[@graysongarrity2412]

+GoalieCreaseNet arent the premier pads only for pros or will they be released to non pros

[@ourgoalielife]

You can get them, too! Most of the time you'll custom order them, but I'm sure your local retailer has a few pro sets, too.

[@bradygagne7472]

My glove was easy to close but a little tough to open, so i did what you said and put it under the couch. I took it out today and now it wont close right /: any suggestions?

[@ourgoalielife]

Brady Gagne Well that's weird! Did you also put the hot water on and in it? And then put it back under the couch completely opened? I've never had a problem with this method, myself.

[@ourgoalielife]

You're very welcome!

[@jasonthomas13]

So i bought used pads from a buddy of mine. When i go into the butterfly, the top of my pads dont seal to the ice, leaving and area for the puck to slide right through. How do i fix this?

[@ourgoalielife]

+Jason Thomas That's a pretty common issue that's typically evident of them being strapped too tightly. Try loosening them up a bit, especially around the top of the calf and the knee, and you might find them sealing a bit better. If there's an elastic band at the knee, that might be too tight, too. Some pads do just come up a bit, so it's good to make sure your stick is always properly placed in the five hole, and hopefully none sneak through. Good luck!

[@jasonthomas13]

Thanks for the advice! I recently switch from Reeboks XLT to the Brian's Gnetik pro. With the Reeboks, I would place elastic band down at the calf so it wasn't wrapped around the back of my knee. I will try the same with the Gnetiks.

[@ourgoalielife]

Definitely try the same and that might help a bit. I know it did on my SubZero 6.0s!

[@RecklessExotics]

I keep trying to break in my Catcher and I use the method u say in this video and at the end of it when it's dry it's still stiff

[@ourgoalielife]

Austin hopkins Usually by the end of the method it's still damp, so since yours is dry it makes me wonder if you didn't put enough water on and in it or in the right areas. Try putting the hot water in it for two minutes instead of one and see if that helps any. You can also do this multiple times; with some gloves I've done it 2-3 times, but usually with a Reebok I only have to do it once (if that).

[@photographikly]

Just curious, is there any other way to break in a glove without having to pour hot water in to it? I'm a bit aprehensive of doing that.

[@ourgoalielife]

Use it. (But, really, there's nothing wrong with the water method.)

[@ourgoalielife]

For my chesty, pants, and skates, my only break-in is simply using them. I've heard stories about putting them in the bathroom/shower, wear them around the house.. honestly, none of those work. To break something in, you need a combination of wetness to break down the hard fibers, and you need movement to break down the fibers in the direction in which you'll be using it. Simply getting it wet won't work, nor will simply moving it. Your best bet is wearing it in a game.

[@CODclipper29]

If you run it under hot water will it get really hard and then its impossible to close?

[@ourgoalielife]

Ethan Harela Nope; I've never had it get hard after running it under hot water. If anything, it breaks down the materials just enough so that you get a little extra flexibility/mobility out of it.

[@KyleMorelli]

How does your leg pads dry when you do that?

[@jakeny1584]

I'm an 11 year old goalie and I just got all of my equipment. I think this video is great but i'm worried that the hot water will kind of ruin my glove. Are there any other ways?

[@ourgoalielife]

The Gaming Apocalypse Trust me, the water isn't a big deal. Been doing this for years to multiple gloves and never had a single issue. The alternate way: wear it. Good luck.

[@jakeny1584]

GoalieCreaseNet Thanks :)

[@Ahpollo]

what team do you play for and live

[@ourgoalielife]

I play for the St. Louis Dodes, a Hockey North America "A" level amateur adult team. I live near St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

[@Ahpollo]

i live in Canada Edmonton Alberta

[@shirinesleiman877]

i read somewhere that if you open your glove and put presure on it (putting it under your couch), it'll create a bump in the palm area which will prevent the glove to close properly. I didn't think it was true at first but with my last glove, i used to put a lot of presure on it to open it like that, and i realized not long ago that there was actually a bump. I can't close it properly anymore. even if i try all the methods. Be careful about that...

[@ourgoalielife]

+the ringuette goalie 101 Very weird. Don't this with probably 15 gloves now and never gotten a bump. I know what you're talking about since I've seen it on some gloves, but usually they're lower end gloves; not usually the pro ones, though I think I saw a Warrior pro G2 with a pretty pronounced bump. Anyway, good luck!

[@shirinesleiman877]

+GoalieCreaseNet my glove is the reebok L9 IN, it's not a pro one and it's not the best quality out there, that's probably the reason. Thanks though :)

[@ourgoalielife]

Ahhhh, see, that makes perfect sense, then. I don't know what it is about those gloves; it could be that the cheaper materials they use end up reacting to break-in methods differently. Well good luck out there!

[@bmnailsxoxo]

where did you get your pads?

[@ourgoalielife]

Just responded in the other video on which you commented, but you can pick up a pair at almost any goalie retailer of your choice.

[@colecorrigan6376]

Geez were you using an elagato capture card for that clip?

[@ourgoalielife]

Yup!

[@vezina808]

what kind of bag u got there and what's the name of the game u played??

[@bradygagne7472]

I tried today putting it under pressure closed completely, hopefully that works

[@ourgoalielife]

Brady Gagne Sounds good! Hope it worked out!

[@hockeypros1027]

please reply I do the same thing with my glove but when I put water in it after about 3 days it drys inside and gets really crusty and even more stiff

[@cloutgoalie1524]

Can I do this method with Reebok GP X24 pads?

[@ourgoalielife]

Absolutely!

[@yonatanreisinger4215]

I have few questions: 1: This way dont destroy the glove ? cuz I have a new glove and I afraid to destroy her (water destroy leather) 2:Can I put hot water just from outside ?

[@Oceliveth]

What age do you think is the latest you should try goalie, if you don't know how to ice skate, like me. I can't ice skate and I'm already done 10. Playing as a goalie is my dream, but I don't know what to do.

[@Oceliveth]

Oops, don't mind the done I accidental added

[@ourgoalielife]

+[-YD/GD-] Oceliveth I didn't play goalie til I was about 13/14, so don't worry about your age. It's certainly not too late to fulfill your dream!

[@Oceliveth]

+GoalieCreaseNet thanks for the answer. I thought it was going to be weird because kids start at like 3 and I never knew hockey was a thing till I was 8.

[@ourgoalielife]

Haha! I didn't start playing until I was like 7, I think. Maybe even later. And that was ROLLER! I didn't play ice til I was 15, and that was only a year after I started playing goalie. And I still made it to Juniors and college. So, no, you'll be fine! Good luck!

[@Oceliveth]

+GoalieCreaseNet thanks, I'm going ice skating tomorrow and it's my first time. Lol

[@jraybay]

Where'd you get your bag from? 😶

[@ourgoalielife]

jraybay Bought it from a buddy who had two. I'm sure you can find them around the web, though!

[@Ahpollo]

I like ccm but I cant find anything at the stores

[@ourgoalielife]

Weird.. almost every store where I am has some CCMs. You can always order custom from your retailer, too. Good luck!

[@jclark59]

Came here for some novel tips...and received “So what I like to do....is I like to sit on them...while I play my video games. So for example [1:16-2:33]” - I’m not sure what I expected, but I now know I have 2 extra seats for my wife’s dinner parties.

[@dylandelorey7028]

is there a way to fix torcil flex

[@ourgoalielife]

Not permanently. You can try to reshape them, but it might just make them flexible in both directions.

[@clayglecoff6672]

how tall are you?

[@ourgoalielife]

Micah, try it a second time. Some people will do it 2-3 times, though the most I've ever had to do it is twice.

[@austinreynolds4911]

I'm up to four. But granted I have 3 fingers lol

[@ourgoalielife]

LOL True! I think it'll always be a struggle for you.. could take many times of use, honestly. Or you could always just do the Lundy catch, which is to not close your glove. You see me do it on quite a few catches, too.

[@Andrew-mg6ue]

GoalieCreaseNet That's what I do, it's kinda hard though

[@MICBACONATOR101]

The reason the top of the pads lift up is usually because people make their pads to tight and you can also bake ur catch glove in a skate oven for 3-5 minutes. Also use baby powder for glove and blocker.

[@ourgoalielife]

MICBACONATOR101 Unless the glove specifically says to put it in an oven, I don't recommend doing that. There are plastics in the glove that, under stress and heat, can break, melt, or mold differently than intended, and then you'd have a glove that doesn't work at all.

[@MICBACONATOR101]

GoalieCreaseNet Thats why you only do it for a little while. One of the head guys at Bauer told me this when I was a kid, he said it would work for any company.

[@ourgoalielife]

MICBACONATOR101 I wouldn't recommend it. Not every manufacturer is the same or uses the same materials in the same way. Hey, it's your gloves, but it's not something I'll be recommending.

[@IrishDragon_AoF]

How do you fix "Torqtional flex" if it occurs?

[@ourgoalielife]

Great question! I wish I had a better answer for you, but honestly I think the only thing you can do is try to mold your pad so that it bends more appropriately instead of with the torsional flex. If you're noticing a lot of torsional flex while you're playing, consider loosing your straps a bit or loosening the toe ties. Good luck!

[@Alex-oc8mz]

Great vedio! And I do the same thing to break in my pads! Sit on them and game out! Hahaha

[@spellmanpat8233]

will do I'm from BUFFALO ny born and raised where are you from?

[@ourgoalielife]

+Spellman Pat St. Louis, Missouri.

[@ourgoalielife]

Thanks!

[@nomadheart6892]

what are you playing

[@ourgoalielife]

Battlefield 3, hardcore capture the flag. I've still been playing it a bit, but switched over to Battlefield 4 in the past couple weeks.

[@Vanweiler]

What bag do u have??

[@dizxy615]

What pads are these?

[@ourgoalielife]

+ItsOxii CCM Extreme Flex Pros (the originals)

[@dizxy615]

GoalieCreaseNet thank you so much!

[@therealslimshady7194]

How to break in a goalie chest protection?

[@Ahpollo]

how much did your bag cost

[@ourgoalielife]

I got a deal on it from a friend.. think it was $100 but I think it retailed at like $250/$300 at the time.

[@Ahpollo]

is it the grit SOUMO 1or2 goalie bag

[@ourgoalielife]

I believe it's the Sumo 1, but I'm not certain.

[@Ahpollo]

did you make video of it ?

[@jacobburek6602]

What is that game called

[@tadiwright8749]

Battlefield

[@ourgoalielife]

Yep, that's Battlefield.

[@larceny3092]

When I get a new trapper I put hockey pucks in it and tie it up and sit on it

[@user-ki8bz4wd2x]

Thank u so much bro!!!!!

[@ourgoalielife]

xander carney You're very welcome! Good luck out there!